Faculty
Integrative Physiology and Neuroscience Faculty
Chair: Steve Simasko
(509) 335-6624
Departmental FAX: (509) 335-4650
Faculty
Pullman
Leslie K. Sprunger
Current Positions
2007-Present Associate Professor, IPN, Washington State University, Pullman, WA
2011-Present Associate Chair for Veterinary Medicine Education, IPN, Washington State University, Pullman, WA
2013-Present Associate Dean, WIMU, Washington State University, Pullman, WA
Education
1983 B.S. Biological Sciences; University of Alaska, Fairbanks, AK
1987 D.V.M. Veterinary Medicine; Washington State University, Pullman, WA
1995 Ph.D. Veterinary Biology/Physiology; University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN
Honors and Awards
2006 Jerry Newbrey Teaching Scholar
2007 Jerry Newbrey Teaching Scholar
2007 WSU President’s Teaching Academy
2009 Jerry Newbrey Teaching Scholar
2010 Jerry Newbrey Teaching Scholar
2010 WSU President’s Teaching Academy Board of Directors
2011 Jerry Newbrey Teaching Scholar
2012 Jerry Newbrey Teaching Scholar
2013 Jerry Newbrey Teaching Scholar
2014 Jerry Newbrey Teaching Scholar
2015 Jerry Newbrey Teaching Scholar
2016 American Physiological Society Teaching Career Enhancement Award
Prior Academic Appointments
1987-1988 Veterinarian, Alter Trail Animal Hospital, Bremerton, WA
1988-1994 Veterinary Medicine Associate, Veterinary Pathobiology, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN
1994-1995 Research Associate, Physiology, School of Medicine, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN
1995-1999 Research Fellow, Human Genetics, School of Medicine, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN
1999-2000 Research Investigator, Human Genetics, School of Medicine, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN
2000-2007 Assistant Professor, VCAPP, College of Veterinary Medicine, Washington State University, Pullman, WA
2007-2008 Associate Dean, Student and Academic Affairs, Washington State University, Pullman, WA
Research
I am also interested in the neuroscience of teaching and learning. I am heavily involved in the DVM curriculum and take an inquiry-based, scholarly approach to professional (veterinary) medical education, especially in the disciplines of anatomy and physiology.
Spokane
Leslie K. Sprunger
Current Positions
2007-Present Associate Professor, IPN, Washington State University, Pullman, WA
2011-Present Associate Chair for Veterinary Medicine Education, IPN, Washington State University, Pullman, WA
2013-Present Associate Dean, WIMU, Washington State University, Pullman, WA
Education
1983 B.S. Biological Sciences; University of Alaska, Fairbanks, AK
1987 D.V.M. Veterinary Medicine; Washington State University, Pullman, WA
1995 Ph.D. Veterinary Biology/Physiology; University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN
Honors and Awards
2006 Jerry Newbrey Teaching Scholar
2007 Jerry Newbrey Teaching Scholar
2007 WSU President’s Teaching Academy
2009 Jerry Newbrey Teaching Scholar
2010 Jerry Newbrey Teaching Scholar
2010 WSU President’s Teaching Academy Board of Directors
2011 Jerry Newbrey Teaching Scholar
2012 Jerry Newbrey Teaching Scholar
2013 Jerry Newbrey Teaching Scholar
2014 Jerry Newbrey Teaching Scholar
2015 Jerry Newbrey Teaching Scholar
2016 American Physiological Society Teaching Career Enhancement Award
Prior Academic Appointments
1987-1988 Veterinarian, Alter Trail Animal Hospital, Bremerton, WA
1988-1994 Veterinary Medicine Associate, Veterinary Pathobiology, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN
1994-1995 Research Associate, Physiology, School of Medicine, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN
1995-1999 Research Fellow, Human Genetics, School of Medicine, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN
1999-2000 Research Investigator, Human Genetics, School of Medicine, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN
2000-2007 Assistant Professor, VCAPP, College of Veterinary Medicine, Washington State University, Pullman, WA
2007-2008 Associate Dean, Student and Academic Affairs, Washington State University, Pullman, WA
Research
I am also interested in the neuroscience of teaching and learning. I am heavily involved in the DVM curriculum and take an inquiry-based, scholarly approach to professional (veterinary) medical education, especially in the disciplines of anatomy and physiology.
Vancouver
Leslie K. Sprunger
Current Positions
2007-Present Associate Professor, IPN, Washington State University, Pullman, WA
2011-Present Associate Chair for Veterinary Medicine Education, IPN, Washington State University, Pullman, WA
2013-Present Associate Dean, WIMU, Washington State University, Pullman, WA
Education
1983 B.S. Biological Sciences; University of Alaska, Fairbanks, AK
1987 D.V.M. Veterinary Medicine; Washington State University, Pullman, WA
1995 Ph.D. Veterinary Biology/Physiology; University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN
Honors and Awards
2006 Jerry Newbrey Teaching Scholar
2007 Jerry Newbrey Teaching Scholar
2007 WSU President’s Teaching Academy
2009 Jerry Newbrey Teaching Scholar
2010 Jerry Newbrey Teaching Scholar
2010 WSU President’s Teaching Academy Board of Directors
2011 Jerry Newbrey Teaching Scholar
2012 Jerry Newbrey Teaching Scholar
2013 Jerry Newbrey Teaching Scholar
2014 Jerry Newbrey Teaching Scholar
2015 Jerry Newbrey Teaching Scholar
2016 American Physiological Society Teaching Career Enhancement Award
Prior Academic Appointments
1987-1988 Veterinarian, Alter Trail Animal Hospital, Bremerton, WA
1988-1994 Veterinary Medicine Associate, Veterinary Pathobiology, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN
1994-1995 Research Associate, Physiology, School of Medicine, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN
1995-1999 Research Fellow, Human Genetics, School of Medicine, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN
1999-2000 Research Investigator, Human Genetics, School of Medicine, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN
2000-2007 Assistant Professor, VCAPP, College of Veterinary Medicine, Washington State University, Pullman, WA
2007-2008 Associate Dean, Student and Academic Affairs, Washington State University, Pullman, WA
Research
I am also interested in the neuroscience of teaching and learning. I am heavily involved in the DVM curriculum and take an inquiry-based, scholarly approach to professional (veterinary) medical education, especially in the disciplines of anatomy and physiology.
Neuroscience Graduate Faculty
Pullman
Leslie K. Sprunger
Associate Dean for Professional Programs
lsprunger@wsu.edu
Current Positions
2007-Present Associate Professor, IPN, Washington State University, Pullman, WA
2011-Present Associate Chair for Veterinary Medicine Education, IPN, Washington State University, Pullman, WA
2013-Present Associate Dean, WIMU, Washington State University, Pullman, WA
Education
1983 B.S. Biological Sciences; University of Alaska, Fairbanks, AK
1987 D.V.M. Veterinary Medicine; Washington State University, Pullman, WA
1995 Ph.D. Veterinary Biology/Physiology; University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN
Honors and Awards
2006 Jerry Newbrey Teaching Scholar
2007 Jerry Newbrey Teaching Scholar
2007 WSU President’s Teaching Academy
2009 Jerry Newbrey Teaching Scholar
2010 Jerry Newbrey Teaching Scholar
2010 WSU President’s Teaching Academy Board of Directors
2011 Jerry Newbrey Teaching Scholar
2012 Jerry Newbrey Teaching Scholar
2013 Jerry Newbrey Teaching Scholar
2014 Jerry Newbrey Teaching Scholar
2015 Jerry Newbrey Teaching Scholar
2016 American Physiological Society Teaching Career Enhancement Award
Prior Academic Appointments
1987-1988 Veterinarian, Alter Trail Animal Hospital, Bremerton, WA
1988-1994 Veterinary Medicine Associate, Veterinary Pathobiology, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN
1994-1995 Research Associate, Physiology, School of Medicine, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN
1995-1999 Research Fellow, Human Genetics, School of Medicine, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN
1999-2000 Research Investigator, Human Genetics, School of Medicine, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN
2000-2007 Assistant Professor, VCAPP, College of Veterinary Medicine, Washington State University, Pullman, WA
2007-2008 Associate Dean, Student and Academic Affairs, Washington State University, Pullman, WA
Research
I am also interested in the neuroscience of teaching and learning. I am heavily involved in the DVM curriculum and take an inquiry-based, scholarly approach to professional (veterinary) medical education, especially in the disciplines of anatomy and physiology.
Spokane
Leslie K. Sprunger
Associate Dean for Professional Programs
lsprunger@wsu.edu
Current Positions
2007-Present Associate Professor, IPN, Washington State University, Pullman, WA
2011-Present Associate Chair for Veterinary Medicine Education, IPN, Washington State University, Pullman, WA
2013-Present Associate Dean, WIMU, Washington State University, Pullman, WA
Education
1983 B.S. Biological Sciences; University of Alaska, Fairbanks, AK
1987 D.V.M. Veterinary Medicine; Washington State University, Pullman, WA
1995 Ph.D. Veterinary Biology/Physiology; University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN
Honors and Awards
2006 Jerry Newbrey Teaching Scholar
2007 Jerry Newbrey Teaching Scholar
2007 WSU President’s Teaching Academy
2009 Jerry Newbrey Teaching Scholar
2010 Jerry Newbrey Teaching Scholar
2010 WSU President’s Teaching Academy Board of Directors
2011 Jerry Newbrey Teaching Scholar
2012 Jerry Newbrey Teaching Scholar
2013 Jerry Newbrey Teaching Scholar
2014 Jerry Newbrey Teaching Scholar
2015 Jerry Newbrey Teaching Scholar
2016 American Physiological Society Teaching Career Enhancement Award
Prior Academic Appointments
1987-1988 Veterinarian, Alter Trail Animal Hospital, Bremerton, WA
1988-1994 Veterinary Medicine Associate, Veterinary Pathobiology, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN
1994-1995 Research Associate, Physiology, School of Medicine, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN
1995-1999 Research Fellow, Human Genetics, School of Medicine, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN
1999-2000 Research Investigator, Human Genetics, School of Medicine, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN
2000-2007 Assistant Professor, VCAPP, College of Veterinary Medicine, Washington State University, Pullman, WA
2007-2008 Associate Dean, Student and Academic Affairs, Washington State University, Pullman, WA
Research
I am also interested in the neuroscience of teaching and learning. I am heavily involved in the DVM curriculum and take an inquiry-based, scholarly approach to professional (veterinary) medical education, especially in the disciplines of anatomy and physiology.
Vancouver
Leslie K. Sprunger
Associate Dean for Professional Programs
lsprunger@wsu.edu
Current Positions
2007-Present Associate Professor, IPN, Washington State University, Pullman, WA
2011-Present Associate Chair for Veterinary Medicine Education, IPN, Washington State University, Pullman, WA
2013-Present Associate Dean, WIMU, Washington State University, Pullman, WA
Education
1983 B.S. Biological Sciences; University of Alaska, Fairbanks, AK
1987 D.V.M. Veterinary Medicine; Washington State University, Pullman, WA
1995 Ph.D. Veterinary Biology/Physiology; University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN
Honors and Awards
2006 Jerry Newbrey Teaching Scholar
2007 Jerry Newbrey Teaching Scholar
2007 WSU President’s Teaching Academy
2009 Jerry Newbrey Teaching Scholar
2010 Jerry Newbrey Teaching Scholar
2010 WSU President’s Teaching Academy Board of Directors
2011 Jerry Newbrey Teaching Scholar
2012 Jerry Newbrey Teaching Scholar
2013 Jerry Newbrey Teaching Scholar
2014 Jerry Newbrey Teaching Scholar
2015 Jerry Newbrey Teaching Scholar
2016 American Physiological Society Teaching Career Enhancement Award
Prior Academic Appointments
1987-1988 Veterinarian, Alter Trail Animal Hospital, Bremerton, WA
1988-1994 Veterinary Medicine Associate, Veterinary Pathobiology, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN
1994-1995 Research Associate, Physiology, School of Medicine, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN
1995-1999 Research Fellow, Human Genetics, School of Medicine, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN
1999-2000 Research Investigator, Human Genetics, School of Medicine, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN
2000-2007 Assistant Professor, VCAPP, College of Veterinary Medicine, Washington State University, Pullman, WA
2007-2008 Associate Dean, Student and Academic Affairs, Washington State University, Pullman, WA
Research
I am also interested in the neuroscience of teaching and learning. I am heavily involved in the DVM curriculum and take an inquiry-based, scholarly approach to professional (veterinary) medical education, especially in the disciplines of anatomy and physiology.
Research Track Faculty
Pullman
Leslie K. Sprunger
Associate Dean for Professional Programs
lsprunger@wsu.edu
Current Positions
2007-Present Associate Professor, IPN, Washington State University, Pullman, WA
2011-Present Associate Chair for Veterinary Medicine Education, IPN, Washington State University, Pullman, WA
2013-Present Associate Dean, WIMU, Washington State University, Pullman, WA
Education
1983 B.S. Biological Sciences; University of Alaska, Fairbanks, AK
1987 D.V.M. Veterinary Medicine; Washington State University, Pullman, WA
1995 Ph.D. Veterinary Biology/Physiology; University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN
Honors and Awards
2006 Jerry Newbrey Teaching Scholar
2007 Jerry Newbrey Teaching Scholar
2007 WSU President’s Teaching Academy
2009 Jerry Newbrey Teaching Scholar
2010 Jerry Newbrey Teaching Scholar
2010 WSU President’s Teaching Academy Board of Directors
2011 Jerry Newbrey Teaching Scholar
2012 Jerry Newbrey Teaching Scholar
2013 Jerry Newbrey Teaching Scholar
2014 Jerry Newbrey Teaching Scholar
2015 Jerry Newbrey Teaching Scholar
2016 American Physiological Society Teaching Career Enhancement Award
Prior Academic Appointments
1987-1988 Veterinarian, Alter Trail Animal Hospital, Bremerton, WA
1988-1994 Veterinary Medicine Associate, Veterinary Pathobiology, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN
1994-1995 Research Associate, Physiology, School of Medicine, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN
1995-1999 Research Fellow, Human Genetics, School of Medicine, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN
1999-2000 Research Investigator, Human Genetics, School of Medicine, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN
2000-2007 Assistant Professor, VCAPP, College of Veterinary Medicine, Washington State University, Pullman, WA
2007-2008 Associate Dean, Student and Academic Affairs, Washington State University, Pullman, WA
Research
I am also interested in the neuroscience of teaching and learning. I am heavily involved in the DVM curriculum and take an inquiry-based, scholarly approach to professional (veterinary) medical education, especially in the disciplines of anatomy and physiology.
Emeritus Faculty
Leslie K. Sprunger
Associate Dean for Professional Programs
lsprunger@wsu.edu
Current Positions
2007-Present Associate Professor, IPN, Washington State University, Pullman, WA
2011-Present Associate Chair for Veterinary Medicine Education, IPN, Washington State University, Pullman, WA
2013-Present Associate Dean, WIMU, Washington State University, Pullman, WA
Education
1983 B.S. Biological Sciences; University of Alaska, Fairbanks, AK
1987 D.V.M. Veterinary Medicine; Washington State University, Pullman, WA
1995 Ph.D. Veterinary Biology/Physiology; University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN
Honors and Awards
2006 Jerry Newbrey Teaching Scholar
2007 Jerry Newbrey Teaching Scholar
2007 WSU President’s Teaching Academy
2009 Jerry Newbrey Teaching Scholar
2010 Jerry Newbrey Teaching Scholar
2010 WSU President’s Teaching Academy Board of Directors
2011 Jerry Newbrey Teaching Scholar
2012 Jerry Newbrey Teaching Scholar
2013 Jerry Newbrey Teaching Scholar
2014 Jerry Newbrey Teaching Scholar
2015 Jerry Newbrey Teaching Scholar
2016 American Physiological Society Teaching Career Enhancement Award
Prior Academic Appointments
1987-1988 Veterinarian, Alter Trail Animal Hospital, Bremerton, WA
1988-1994 Veterinary Medicine Associate, Veterinary Pathobiology, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN
1994-1995 Research Associate, Physiology, School of Medicine, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN
1995-1999 Research Fellow, Human Genetics, School of Medicine, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN
1999-2000 Research Investigator, Human Genetics, School of Medicine, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN
2000-2007 Assistant Professor, VCAPP, College of Veterinary Medicine, Washington State University, Pullman, WA
2007-2008 Associate Dean, Student and Academic Affairs, Washington State University, Pullman, WA
Research
I am also interested in the neuroscience of teaching and learning. I am heavily involved in the DVM curriculum and take an inquiry-based, scholarly approach to professional (veterinary) medical education, especially in the disciplines of anatomy and physiology.
Montana State University Adjunct Faculty
Leslie K. Sprunger
Associate Dean for Professional Programs
lsprunger@wsu.edu
Current Positions
2007-Present Associate Professor, IPN, Washington State University, Pullman, WA
2011-Present Associate Chair for Veterinary Medicine Education, IPN, Washington State University, Pullman, WA
2013-Present Associate Dean, WIMU, Washington State University, Pullman, WA
Education
1983 B.S. Biological Sciences; University of Alaska, Fairbanks, AK
1987 D.V.M. Veterinary Medicine; Washington State University, Pullman, WA
1995 Ph.D. Veterinary Biology/Physiology; University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN
Honors and Awards
2006 Jerry Newbrey Teaching Scholar
2007 Jerry Newbrey Teaching Scholar
2007 WSU President’s Teaching Academy
2009 Jerry Newbrey Teaching Scholar
2010 Jerry Newbrey Teaching Scholar
2010 WSU President’s Teaching Academy Board of Directors
2011 Jerry Newbrey Teaching Scholar
2012 Jerry Newbrey Teaching Scholar
2013 Jerry Newbrey Teaching Scholar
2014 Jerry Newbrey Teaching Scholar
2015 Jerry Newbrey Teaching Scholar
2016 American Physiological Society Teaching Career Enhancement Award
Prior Academic Appointments
1987-1988 Veterinarian, Alter Trail Animal Hospital, Bremerton, WA
1988-1994 Veterinary Medicine Associate, Veterinary Pathobiology, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN
1994-1995 Research Associate, Physiology, School of Medicine, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN
1995-1999 Research Fellow, Human Genetics, School of Medicine, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN
1999-2000 Research Investigator, Human Genetics, School of Medicine, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN
2000-2007 Assistant Professor, VCAPP, College of Veterinary Medicine, Washington State University, Pullman, WA
2007-2008 Associate Dean, Student and Academic Affairs, Washington State University, Pullman, WA
Research
I am also interested in the neuroscience of teaching and learning. I am heavily involved in the DVM curriculum and take an inquiry-based, scholarly approach to professional (veterinary) medical education, especially in the disciplines of anatomy and physiology.
Utah State University Adjunct Faculty
Leslie K. Sprunger
Associate Dean for Professional Programs
lsprunger@wsu.edu
Current Positions
2007-Present Associate Professor, IPN, Washington State University, Pullman, WA
2011-Present Associate Chair for Veterinary Medicine Education, IPN, Washington State University, Pullman, WA
2013-Present Associate Dean, WIMU, Washington State University, Pullman, WA
Education
1983 B.S. Biological Sciences; University of Alaska, Fairbanks, AK
1987 D.V.M. Veterinary Medicine; Washington State University, Pullman, WA
1995 Ph.D. Veterinary Biology/Physiology; University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN
Honors and Awards
2006 Jerry Newbrey Teaching Scholar
2007 Jerry Newbrey Teaching Scholar
2007 WSU President’s Teaching Academy
2009 Jerry Newbrey Teaching Scholar
2010 Jerry Newbrey Teaching Scholar
2010 WSU President’s Teaching Academy Board of Directors
2011 Jerry Newbrey Teaching Scholar
2012 Jerry Newbrey Teaching Scholar
2013 Jerry Newbrey Teaching Scholar
2014 Jerry Newbrey Teaching Scholar
2015 Jerry Newbrey Teaching Scholar
2016 American Physiological Society Teaching Career Enhancement Award
Prior Academic Appointments
1987-1988 Veterinarian, Alter Trail Animal Hospital, Bremerton, WA
1988-1994 Veterinary Medicine Associate, Veterinary Pathobiology, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN
1994-1995 Research Associate, Physiology, School of Medicine, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN
1995-1999 Research Fellow, Human Genetics, School of Medicine, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN
1999-2000 Research Investigator, Human Genetics, School of Medicine, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN
2000-2007 Assistant Professor, VCAPP, College of Veterinary Medicine, Washington State University, Pullman, WA
2007-2008 Associate Dean, Student and Academic Affairs, Washington State University, Pullman, WA
Research
I am also interested in the neuroscience of teaching and learning. I am heavily involved in the DVM curriculum and take an inquiry-based, scholarly approach to professional (veterinary) medical education, especially in the disciplines of anatomy and physiology.
All Other Adjunct Faculty
Leslie K. Sprunger
Associate Dean for Professional Programs
lsprunger@wsu.edu
Current Positions
2007-Present Associate Professor, IPN, Washington State University, Pullman, WA
2011-Present Associate Chair for Veterinary Medicine Education, IPN, Washington State University, Pullman, WA
2013-Present Associate Dean, WIMU, Washington State University, Pullman, WA
Education
1983 B.S. Biological Sciences; University of Alaska, Fairbanks, AK
1987 D.V.M. Veterinary Medicine; Washington State University, Pullman, WA
1995 Ph.D. Veterinary Biology/Physiology; University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN
Honors and Awards
2006 Jerry Newbrey Teaching Scholar
2007 Jerry Newbrey Teaching Scholar
2007 WSU President’s Teaching Academy
2009 Jerry Newbrey Teaching Scholar
2010 Jerry Newbrey Teaching Scholar
2010 WSU President’s Teaching Academy Board of Directors
2011 Jerry Newbrey Teaching Scholar
2012 Jerry Newbrey Teaching Scholar
2013 Jerry Newbrey Teaching Scholar
2014 Jerry Newbrey Teaching Scholar
2015 Jerry Newbrey Teaching Scholar
2016 American Physiological Society Teaching Career Enhancement Award
Prior Academic Appointments
1987-1988 Veterinarian, Alter Trail Animal Hospital, Bremerton, WA
1988-1994 Veterinary Medicine Associate, Veterinary Pathobiology, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN
1994-1995 Research Associate, Physiology, School of Medicine, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN
1995-1999 Research Fellow, Human Genetics, School of Medicine, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN
1999-2000 Research Investigator, Human Genetics, School of Medicine, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN
2000-2007 Assistant Professor, VCAPP, College of Veterinary Medicine, Washington State University, Pullman, WA
2007-2008 Associate Dean, Student and Academic Affairs, Washington State University, Pullman, WA
Research
I am also interested in the neuroscience of teaching and learning. I am heavily involved in the DVM curriculum and take an inquiry-based, scholarly approach to professional (veterinary) medical education, especially in the disciplines of anatomy and physiology.